Influenza Vaccine Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Name: Influenza Vaccine Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Uploaded: 2026-09-25T22:02:25.345Z
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Description: Influenza vaccine reduces your risk of getting the flu. The flu is a contagious illness that causes fever, head and body aches, coughing, and a stuffy or runny nose. It does not treat the flu once you have it. It is still possible to get the flu after getting this vaccine, but symptoms may be milder or shorter.

Published 25/09/2026

Influenza Vaccine Injection

Generic name	Influenza virus vaccine (injection)
Drug class	Viral vaccines
Forms	Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (IM Injection)

Influenza vaccine reduces your risk of getting the flu. The flu is a contagious illness that causes fever, head and body aches, coughing, and a stuffy or runny nose. It does not treat the flu once you have it. It is still possible to get the flu after getting this vaccine, but symptoms may be milder or shorter.

General information

Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.